Mouse proofing and entry-point sealing in Lubbock, TX.
A house mouse can compress through any gap larger than 1/4 inch — and Lubbock's brick-veneer housing stock has hundreds of them. Mouse proofing seals every gap at the foundation, wall, and door threshold level with materials that hold through West Texas temperature cycling.
Call (806) 207-3665Mouse proofing is the 1/4-inch-grade exclusion process that closes every exterior gap a house mouse can use to access a building — weep holes in brick veneer, utility pipe penetrations, door threshold gaps, foundation cracks, and window-casing voids. In Lubbock, TX, mouse proofing is the permanent solution to the annual November-through-March infestation cycle that repeats because the entry points are never addressed.
Where mice get into Lubbock homes.
The most consistent entry point for house mice in Lubbock is the weep hole. Brick-veneer construction — the dominant exterior finish in Lubbock's established residential neighborhoods — has weep holes spaced every 24–32 inches at the base of the brick. They are exactly 3/4 inch wide and open directly into the wall cavity. Most homeowners have never noticed them. Most pest programs do not seal them. We seal them on every mouse-proofing job with copper mesh — the correct material for this location.
Beyond weep holes, the common secondary entry points are: gaps around water supply and drain pipes where they penetrate the foundation; gaps at the bottom of the garage door where the seal has worn; gaps in the exterior door threshold; and gaps around HVAC line sets and electrical conduit where they enter the exterior wall.
What mouse proofing includes.
- Weep-hole sealing — copper mesh installed at every weep hole on the property perimeter. Expands and contracts with the masonry, does not rust, cannot be chewed.
- Utility penetration sealing — pipe and conduit entry points sealed with foam-and-mesh appropriate to the gap size.
- Door sweep inspection and replacement — garage door bottom seals, exterior door sweeps, and threshold gap assessment.
- Foundation crack sealing — hairline foundation cracks filled with concrete patch and copper mesh insert where mouse-grade gaps exist.
- Window and door casing voids — gaps at the exterior casing sealed with foam and painted caulk where cosmetically appropriate.
- Documentation — photo record of every sealed location provided at completion.
Our process.
1/4-inch audit
Full exterior perimeter at ground level. Every weep hole mapped, every utility penetration checked, every door threshold assessed.
Weep-hole sealing
Copper mesh installed at every weep hole. Most Lubbock homes have 40–80 weep holes — all addressed.
Penetrations sealed
Pipe and conduit penetrations filled with foam-and-mesh. Sized to match each gap.
Door and threshold
Garage door seals inspected and replaced if worn. Exterior door sweeps checked.
Documentation
Before-and-after photos of every sealed point provided to the homeowner.
Pricing in Lubbock.
| Scenario | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weep-hole sealing only (standard brick home) | $200–$400 | Copper mesh at all weep holes |
| Full mouse proofing (weep holes + penetrations + doors) | $350–$650 | Complete 1/4-inch-grade exterior sealing |
| Mouse proofing + door sweep replacement | $400–$750 | Includes hardware replacement where needed |
| Mouse proofing added to treatment program | $150–$350 | When combined with active treatment visit |
Inspections are free. Quotes confirmed before work starts.